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Balmedie Surf Forecast
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Balmedie surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 21 Dec 2024 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Balmedie this week:
The surf forecast for Balmedie over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Balmedie in the next 12 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 11s period and expected on Monday (Dec 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 29th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 29th Dec) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 28th Dec) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balmedie over the next 12 days.
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 201 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 9 | 26 | 122 | 60 | 85 | 74 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 40 | 65 | 211 | 52 | 123 | 132 | 97 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:14AM 2.74 | 6:06PM 3.01 | 7:09AM 2.66 | 7:03PM 2.87 | 8:06AM 2.64 | 8:05PM 2.78 | 9:01AM 2.68 | 9:08PM 2.77 | 9:54AM 2.77 | 10:07PM 2.82 | 10:42AM 2.88 | 11:00PM 2.92 | 11:26AM 3.01 | 11:48PM 3.04 | 12:07PM 3.15 | 12:32AM 3.15 | 12:47PM 3.29 | 1:13AM 3.24 | 1:25PM 3.42 | 1:54AM 3.30 | 2:03PM 3.52 | 2:36AM 3.31 | 2:42PM 3.59 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:40PM 0.73 | 11:43AM 1.30 | 12:33AM 0.89 | 12:42PM 1.40 | 1:32AM 1.01 | 1:49PM 1.43 | 2:33AM 1.08 | 2:58PM 1.37 | 3:31AM 1.08 | 3:59PM 1.24 | 4:24AM 1.03 | 4:50PM 1.07 | 5:10AM 0.94 | 5:35PM 0.89 | 5:53AM 0.84 | 6:16PM 0.71 | 6:32AM 0.73 | 6:56PM 0.55 | 7:11AM 0.64 | 7:36PM 0.40 | 7:49AM 0.59 | 8:17PM 0.29 | 8:27AM 0.58 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:47 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 3:26 | - | - | 3:26 | - | - | 3:26 | - | - | 3:27 | - | - | 3:29 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:33 | - | - | 3:33 | - | - | 3:33 | - | - | 3:36 |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Feels °C (?) | -5 | -5 | -5 | -7 | -3 | -1 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | -3 | -2 | 1 | -9 | -5 | -2 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -1 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri night, min 3°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon night, min 2°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Balmedie Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Balmedie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Balmedie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Balmedie surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Balmedie) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Balmedie may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Scotland - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Balmedie, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Aberdeen which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Charlestown which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Macduff.
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